Recently a clip of former UFC champ Jon Jones confronting an apparent heckler has been doing the rounds of MMA pages online. The un-dated clip showed Jones’ encounter with an individual who supposedly was a former training partner to another UFC legend, Daniel Cormier. Since UFC 285 is almost close by and fans will finally get to see the promotion’s youngest-ever champ back inside the octagon, the viral video has just added more hype to his comeback. As interaction around the video gained more traction, fans were quick to notice a certain change in demeanor with Jones during the video. Many assumed it was the result of the heckler mentioning his family.
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Reactions on the clip were around how Jones would have easily taken care of the aggressive heckler despite him being a fighter himself. Others even called the individual lucky to have escaped unscathed, since security was present during the incident.
Daniel Cormeir’s former training partner heckles Jon Jones in an old clip
Many claimed that the person here was Chi Lewis Parry, a heavyweight kickboxer and former training partner to Cormier. Parry was seen shouting at Jones, calling him out for faking his personality. The former UFC champ clearly did not seem too disturbed as he continued smiling and even asked the crowd to applaud the heckler.
The way Jones' demeanor changed when the guy brought up his brothers 💀 #ufcpic.twitter.com/zj1SDcgGSO
— Weasle (@ThaWeasle) February 19, 2023
As the confrontation continued, security stepped in and tried to escort Parry out. While doing so, he touched Jones on his chin while continuously asking where his brothers were. This seemed to have triggered him, as the expression on the former champ changed to a more serious tone.
Fortunately for everyone involved, nothing untoward took place after that as the video abruptly ends while Parry gets escorted.
Fans react to Jones’ demeanor changing after heckler brings up his family
Fans collectively shared how the entire incident would have had a different ending if Jones would have decided to do something. Some called the heckler ‘lucky’, while others commended Jones for not getting violent.
Let’s take a look at some of the reactions that stood out.
One ‘Bones’ fan pointed out that he might have plotted ways to kill the guy.
Bro was thinking about all the different ways he can literally k!lol this guy LMAO
— GucciSerg (@sergiodaGOAT) February 19, 2023
Another tweet also pointed out that the heckler was a training partner to DC.
This dude used to hang with DC, if he ever fought @JonnyBones in the cage it would've be a carnage with Jones painting him red with his elbows gnp. Jones's older brother arthur is a 300lb+ savage, and could prolly kick that kickboxers ass with little training.
— Dmitry (@EightEconomics) February 20, 2023
Someone also called the individual lucky to escape unhurt.
That guy was actually pretty lucky all this happened in a public with cameras and fans around.
— ⚜️BxciiNG⚜️- 🇵🇸 #FreePalestine (@BxciiNG) February 20, 2023
One fan also backed Jones, considering his family was brought up.
I fr respect it. I hate when fighters or people start going after your family. The your beef is with me not my family.
— MMA_Kirby (@_MMA_Kirby) February 19, 2023
Another also pointed out how he had no chance against the former light heavyweight champ.
This loser trying Jon Jones like he has even the slightest chance 😂
— Brian Revell (@BrianRevell) February 20, 2023
People also praised the UFC fighter for staying calm and composed.
Sticking up for his family? I would do the same. Its all fun n games until people go too far. Good on Jon, and also still held composure and stayed in control.
— VҽɳσɱMMA 🎮 (@YoshiKatzo) February 19, 2023
One fan also pointed out the exact moment when Jones got triggered.
When he tap Jons chin thats when he was about to kill dude!This could have been bad! Shout out to security for neutralizing the situation…
— Mr.Byam (@MrByam83) February 20, 2023
Also, Jones being one of the best MMA fighters clearly meant he could handle such scenarios and it couldn’t have been put any better than this tweet.
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You can tell a man who has a relationship with violence.. he’s very calm knowing that he would 100% murder dude https://t.co/6cueYp5HBA
— BIMladen (@plainzanee) February 20, 2023
Ultimately, everyone agreed that it was the composure displayed by the former UFC champ that ensured that no violence broke out. Although there’s no confirmation on why the heckler confronted him, there’s no denying that he was very lucky that he came out unhurt from this incident.
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What do you think of this confrontation? Did Jones take the right step by not engaging with the heckler? Let us know in the comment section below.
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